Gareth Friday November 24th, 2000 3:40:46 PM
The warrior eyes Jus a bit as he appears to have made a date. As the boys arrive he smiles and says "Thanks, guys. I will carry my own things but I would be glad for you to take us up.". He follows them up to the room and finds his bed quickly. He stops only long enough to give a tip and his thanks.
Jus Friday November 24th, 2000 3:45:00 PM
The wiley elf grin big as his invitation is apparently accepted. "OK then, I'll be by to get you say, 6:30 tonight?". He follows the others to the rooms and decides sleep would be a good thing to have before the festivities this evening - which appear to have taken on a whole new and positive light.
Nonam Saturday November 25th, 2000 10:31:00 AM
Nonam nods at the lass behind the counter and grins at Jus' fortune. Then the mage trots up the stairs, suddenly looks very tired. Maintaining his composition for the past few hours has obviously been a task in and of itself, "I believe that I will lodge with Teko and Tericus. If no one objects. Quieter that way, don't you know. Give us the chance to study spells when we wake. And you boys can play with your swords or whatever you do." As if the matter is settled, Nonam nods to Lyric, "As you see, I have no bags. Lots of wizards pockets, don't you know. As if to emphasize the point, Nonam slips his staff into one of the outer pockets where it promptly disappears. But if you would show me and these two notable scholars to our room, I would be most grateful."
Teko Sunday November 26th, 2000 10:36:26 PM
"Excellent, Nonam! Lead the way."
Tericus Monday November 27th, 2000 9:02:01 AM
gives the innkeeper a yeah, sure look then says to Noonan. "Sure, I dont mind sharing."
Onrad Monday November 27th, 2000 11:13:28 AM
Onrad takes a bed near the balcony. He opens up the window so he can have fresh air when he sleeps. He steps out on the balcony to look out on the gardens.
"It is lovely," Onrad whispers to himself. "So much better than being trapped below tons of rock." He sighs.
"I think I'll sit down just for a bit." Yawn...
"This chair is nice. What a wonderful view"
"Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz."
Lyric (DM Kent) Monday November 27th, 2000 7:04:37 PM
Lyric looks at you all and then over to his fellow lads and says, "Well if They're gonna carry their own things, You all can go back to the game I'll be back in a bit. With a couple of aww, geez and why yous, the other four boys head back to where they came from. As they leave, Lyric turns to the group and with a quick wave of his head indicates that you are to follow him and he heads towards an elaborately carpeted and carved staircase. As he leads you up to your rooms on the fourth floor and toward the rear of the building he keeps up a running litany of the things he can get or do for you all. All you need to do is just call for him and let him know what you need. He shows you all around your suites, showing you the ammenities, indoor facilities and running hot and cold water and a large burnished tub in each suite. There are a table with chairs, a setee and several sitting chairs in each common room. In each bedroom, there is a small desk and chair, a chest, a wooden wardrobe, and a very large feather bed. When he finishes showing you your rooms he turns to you and asks, So, will there be anything else tonight gentlemen?
DM Kent Monday November 27th, 2000 7:06:49 PM
Those of you who sleep do so very soundly in some of the most comfortable beds you have ever slept in.
Teko Monday November 27th, 2000 7:58:16 PM
"Thank you, Lyric, I'm fine." Teko takes a moment to wash up, falls on an appropriate bed, and passes out. He smiles blissfully.
Nonam Tuesday November 28th, 2000 5:21:28 AM
Passing Lyric a gold piece, "Many thanks for your aid in navigating those treacherous stairs Lyric."
Nonam starts to slip inside for bed but pokes his head out and says, "...and share some of the coin with you fellows. They would have willingly helped us as well."
Then the mage collapses on the bed in a heap while briefly wondering if Tericus shut the d... zzzzzzzzz
Gareth Tuesday November 28th, 2000 8:20:48 AM
The warrior drops his pack, belts, and everything else as he walks over to the tub. He takes a bath and cleans the rest of his wounds as every good warrior does. Once done he stumbles over to whatever bed is not taken and sleeps deeply.
Tericus Tuesday November 28th, 2000 9:10:23 AM
seeing Lyric off, Tericus moves into his side of the suite. "See ya all later." he says to the others as he closes the door. then he pulls out the mace he received from the deep dragon. sneaking into Noonan's room, he quietly places it near his bed and whispers "Record". after a few minuets of that, he takes it from Noonan's room and places it in Teko's room. once again he whispers "Record". after a few more minuets he takes it from Teko's room and goes to his own room. whispering "Play" the mace replays Teko and Noonan's snoring. smiling to himself, Tericus whispers "Stop" then lies down for a nice long nap
Jus Tuesday November 28th, 2000 9:21:11 AM
Jus tosses Lyric another gold and says "Lyric, please wake me at 3:30 instead of 4. I have some work to do before this evening.". Seeing Gareth hog the tub, he goes, grabs a bed and finds sleep very quickly.
Onrad Tuesday November 28th, 2000 3:11:09 PM
Onrad dreams of showing up at the party tonight and all his big brothers are there. They start picking on him as usual, except that this time, Onrad is the quicker...
The next scene in Onrad's dream is his brothers all pinned to the ground and begging for mercy.
Onrad slips into a deeper sleep and it is dreamless.
DM Kent Tuesday November 28th, 2000 9:43:35 PM
Those of you who wish bathe first and then sleep and those of you who wish sleep first and bath after and even those who don't wish to bath, just sleep. And sleep you do. The beds are extremely comfortable and just invite you to sleep deeply.
However all sleep must come to an end and at 3:30, Lyric knocks on Jus' door and murmurs, "Umm Good sir, this is the wake up call you asked for. Other lads come back at 4:00 and 4:30 to give the other requested wake up calls.
As you all meander around the common rooms you all notice a piece of parchment on your small tables. The two sheets are identical. They are aged parchment that is all but breaking apart as you look at it. There are rust-red damp blotches on the paper and written on the parchments is a single symbol. An upside down black spider and nothing else.
Nonam Wednesday November 29th, 2000 7:11:44 AM
Nonam looks at the parchment and wonders which side is actually the top. As he stares a strange idea settles, and he traces the spider three times with his finger.
Tericus d20=6 Wednesday November 29th, 2000 9:44:18 AM
looking a bit closer at the paper, Tericus examins it closely, seeing if he can remember if there is any kind of religious meaning to an upside down spider(made regligion prof. check by 11)
Jus Wednesday November 29th, 2000 10:44:04 AM
gets up at 3:30, bathes, and prepares for a fun evening. He gets Lyric to go get him some new 'poofy' clothes from the tailor they used before, knowing he'll want to look his best with his new lady friend tonight. He moves over to the table and watches Nonam play with the parchment with a bit of indifference, not feeling the desire to deal with any more mysteries just yet.
Gareth Wednesday November 29th, 2000 10:46:58 AM
The warrior rises at 4:00 and begins to dress. When he sees Lyric return with Jus's new duds he rolls his eyes. "Oh great, I forgot. We have to do the fru-fru thing again. Lyric, please go over to that inn the halflings run and get them to let you into our suites there. Get our fancy clothes and bring them back - and please hurry.". He tosses him 2 golds for his efforts.
Onrad Wednesday November 29th, 2000 12:43:07 PM
Onrad tosses a few gold coins at Gareth's messenger and says, "Thanks and hurry."
Then Onrad asks for some ice. When it arrives, he sneaks in and tosses it on Jus and in his Bathwater.
Then he goes and takes his own bath...quickly. He does some stretching exercises as he waits for his "duds" to arrive.
He trusts Nonam to get to the bottom of the spider message. For himself, he's had enough of them lately.
Teko Wednesday November 29th, 2000 7:50:55 PM
Teko add a two more gold to Lyric's pile. "Another shirt and pants like these will do fine. Thanks!"
DM Wednesday November 29th, 2000 8:47:21 PM
Eyes wide and almost buldging as four more gold coins cross his palm. Yes Gentlemen, I will get right on it. Can I get anything else for you? are you going to dine with us this evening. Or do you want to eat in your rooms? I will make whatever arrangements that are necessary. He waits for a moment for your answers and then hustles out.
As Nonan finishes his third tracing there is a bright flash of light quickly followed by a thud.
All roll suprise
Tericus d20=5 Thursday November 30th, 2000 8:54:47 AM
"What was that noise?" Tericus asks as he looks at Noonan's direction(not surprised)
Nonam d10=10 Thursday November 30th, 2000 9:18:33 AM
Not phased in the slightest, Nonam looks for a change in the parchment, and then he abesntly looks around for the sources of the thud.
He answers Tericus as he searches, "It's the same type of spider symbol that guided us through Menzoberranzan. There we would trace one three times, and a door would open. I assumed that this was much the same. I expected it to be a secret key of some sort for us to use like before. Now we just to see what it opened."
Jus d20=15 Thursday November 30th, 2000 10:31:05 AM
The carefree elf blinks but doesn't get too worked up about the ruckus knowing Nonam is on the case. He looks aroubd to see whats happening, though.
Gareth d20=3 Thursday November 30th, 2000 10:33:19 AM
"No Lyric, we're dining with the Mayor this evening. But we will be needing some other things after that I'm sure. We'll let you know.". The warrior hones in instantly on the noise and light, preparing for yet another possible battle, muttering "Not again...".
Onrad d10=10 Thursday November 30th, 2000 4:52:23 PM
Onrad turns to the young man. "How about a couple of nice carriages to take us there tonight? Would that be hard to arrange?"
As Nonam gets the "thing" to pop, he says, "We used to get excited when drow stuff explodes....Ho hum..." [then he grins in spite of himself.] When the clothing arrives he dresses.
"Hmm...I hope styles haven't changed in the last couple of weeks."
Not only is Onrad not surprised, he's unconcerned (rolled a 10.)
Teko d20=15 Thursday November 30th, 2000 7:35:29 PM
Not suprised, Teko springs to attention. He quickly rests his hand on the pommel of his dagger.
Dm Kent Friday December 1st, 2000 7:03:52 PM
As the sound of something hitting the floor settles on your ears and you turn around you see Onrad staring at what dropped in out of thin air.
There on the floor in an ever-widening pool of blood is a very recognizable Lorna. What is not as you remember from your check in, are the two daggers sticking out of her breast. As you look closer you see there is something clutched in her hand.
Jus, and Teko also notice something about the daggers. The daggers sticking out of the lovely elf maiden's breast belong to the two of them.
Tericus d8=8 d8+1=7 Friday December 1st, 2000 8:34:18 PM
"What has happened!?!" Tericus exclaimes as he rushes over to Lorna's fallen body. working quickly, he removes the two daggers and then places his hands on the wounds. chanting quickly, he casts a CSW spell for 15 pts. "Someone check to see if she is alive!" he demands as his spell takes effect
Nonam Saturday December 2nd, 2000 8:42:16 AM
Nonam stares at Lorna for a second and says, "Well that's certainly not what I had in mind." Then the wizard pulls out a potion of complete healing and bends down to see if she's still living. If so, he administers the potion. If not...
Gareth d20=20 Monday December 4th, 2000 9:56:30 AM
The warrior curses and pulls whatever she is holding out of her hand, letting the others do their thing. He begins to look around for other clues - to no avail (Missed Int). He examines whatever she had.
Onrad Monday December 4th, 2000 4:31:49 PM
"Ok, nobody dies, making us look like the murderers, if I can help it. Life is precious. You don't kill someone to make a point or to create fear. This will not stand!" Onrad spins on the others, "Who's got money? I'm gonna go get a priest. Lorna's not gonna stay dead unless Gargul says it's her time.
Then he kinda pulls Teko over into a corner and very seriously whispers so the others can't hear, "Um, who's Lorna? I'm drawing a blank."
Jus d20=13 Monday December 4th, 2000 4:49:35 PM
The elf looks in horror as he realizes who it is. "Quickly Onrad! The Sapphire Dragon's Ring of Regeneration that Gareth gave you (Int). Put it on her finger! And doesn't someone have that potion from Gargul?".
Teko d20=4 Monday December 4th, 2000 8:49:17 PM
Teko draws a blank on who Lorna is, but searches his memory. If he recalls her, then he will fill Onrad in on her identity. Otherwise, he looks sheepish. Meanwhile, he looks closer at what is in Lorna's hand.
Dm Kent Monday December 4th, 2000 8:53:42 PM
Tercius' spell seems to heal the physical damage so that only a slighty bruised scratch remains. As Nonam checks Lorna's body there is NO sign of life left at all in her.
Gareth recovers a small piece of what appears to be the corner of an envelope with only one word legible on it. _ _inkwater It appears that there may have been another letter or two in front of the word you see.
Tericus Tuesday December 5th, 2000 6:57:05 AM
realizing that shes dead, Tericus closes her eyes and says a quick prayer "This journey is over, may your next one be filled with joy and happiness."
Nonam Tuesday December 5th, 2000 7:24:33 AM
Nonam puts the heal potion away. Then he stands and starts pulling his staff from out of the front pocket on his robe. As he does so, he chides "She is the woman from the front desk. I'm suprised you've forgotten her already."
Once the staff is out, Nonam twists the top to reveal a hidden compartment and takes out a small vial, "I do still have the vial from Gargul. Fortunately, we never had need of it ourselves. My understanding is that it should bring her back to life immediately."
Nonam kneels down and prepares to administer the potion, "Onrad, hold her head up so I don't spill any." Once Onrad gets into position, Nonam pours but warns, "Guys, be prepared. She may think that we attacked her."
Onrad Tuesday December 5th, 2000 10:54:56 AM
Onrad helps Nonam and also puts the ring on her finger to aid in her healing. He looks on intently willing her to LIVE!
"She's not moving Nonam. Make her move! Come On!"
Jus Tuesday December 5th, 2000 11:53:55 AM
Looks on as he knows her best chance lies with those who are helping her now. He waits...
Gareth d20=16 Tuesday December 5th, 2000 12:01:40 PM
The warrior puzzles over the scrap and draws a blank on what the word could actually be (Int). He looks around for any sign of other activity in the room to include the ceiling, walls, and floor.
Onrad Tuesday December 5th, 2000 2:35:54 PM
Onrad quickly does what Nonam says and then slips the ring on her finger. "Come on! Dying's no way to live!"
Teko Tuesday December 5th, 2000 6:24:49 PM
In spite of himself, Teko titters at Onrad's morbid humor. Teko gazes at the envelope, but does not open it, not yet.
DM Kent Tuesday December 5th, 2000 7:19:20 PM
As the ring is slipped on to her finger and the liquid passes her lips, nothing seems to happen and then slowly the remaining injury fades away, followed by a noticable return of pink to her previously ashen colored skin. Moments later there was a gasp, caused by the intake of air into previously empty lungs, her eyes flutter open for a second and close again as she seems to lose conciousness. Her breathing remains steady but shallow.
You all manage to make her a bit more comfortable and about 5 minutes later she opens her eyes. As she looks up at Nonan and Onrad she seems to relax a bit and starts to say something. "What happ.... At that moment she looks past her two saviors and sees Jus and Teko. Her eyes go wide and she lets out an ear piercing scream. She passes out.
Tericus Wednesday December 6th, 2000 6:48:58 AM
Tericus stands up and begins to wring his hand wildly. "What are we suppost to do?" he says in a near panicked voice
Gareth Wednesday December 6th, 2000 9:55:03 AM
The warrior scowls at the woman's response to Jus and Teko. "Apparently she thinks you two had something to do with this. I would say when she comes to next time that you two not be around. At least that way we can see what's going on. I also recovered this from her hand. Some letters are missing and I can't make heads or tails of it.". The warrior goes over to the remaining envelope and opens it. "Might as well see what else is going to happen.".
Nonam Wednesday December 6th, 2000 10:13:38 AM
After a moment spent staring at the unconcious Lorna, Nonam looks up at Onrad and asks, "Did you just say 'dying is no way to live'?" The wizard shakes his head and thinks for a moment, "Gareth is right. We have two rooms. Jus and Teko should go to the other before she awakens. I would suggest that Onrad go too since one of his knives was in her when we found her. Perhaps you three can puzzle over her note in there. Gareth perhaps you and I should go downstairs and see if anything is amiss. Someone might have seen what happened. Tericus that leaves you. She's a wreck. Having a priest here when she wakes may be a comfort to her, and she may also confide in you. How does that sound gentlemen? We can work things out with her, but right now, I'm more worried about getting lynched."
Gareth Wednesday December 6th, 2000 10:37:01 AM
The warrior nods at Nonam's idea. He hands the note and scrap off to Jus and prepares to go downstairs.
Onrad Wednesday December 6th, 2000 2:44:52 PM
Onrad nods. "We have two choices here. Skip town, or dig into this and make sure no one EVER has the inkling to do this again to The Three!"
As he leads the others out, he then says, "BTW, in case anyone thinks there might be Doppelgangers or Polymorphed enemies involved here. I'll identify myself. He turns to Gareth pulls out a sheet of paper and says, "Write a question that only I would know the answer to." do the same for the rest of us. I'm going downstairs to....look about a bit."
Onrad then dons his armor, and goes invisible.
The door opens letting Teko and Jus out and then closes again...seemingly all on it's own.
Onrad says, "If you two can go invis. you can join me downstairs. Any takers?"
Jus Wednesday December 6th, 2000 5:25:00 PM
Jus is visibly shaken by Lorna's reaction to him, filled with anger and despair that people have the ruthlessness to do something so abhorrent.
Jus starts to protest when Gareth suggests that Jus and Teko lay low, but holds his tongue when Nonam says the same. "Just make sure she knows we didn't hurt her -- whatever it takes, make her believe that!"
As he leaves, Jus sadly addresses Onrad, "You were almost right, Onrad. Yes, our lives will never be the same. But it won't happen when we become dragons, it happened as soon as we became Enemies of the Drow."
Teko Wednesday December 6th, 2000 6:24:41 PM
"I fear this means we cannot rest. Retirement may no longer be one of our options." Teko gazes at the sleeping Lorna. "So be it, then." He mutters something that must be a command word and disappears from view. "After you Jus."
DM Kent Wednesday December 6th, 2000 7:58:53 PM
Moments after Teko, Onrad and Jus take their leave from the room, The young elf lass' eyes flutter and she utters a soft moan. Soon after Lorna's eyes open and with a sharp look upward she looks around the room. As she doesn't see Teko or Jus anywhere she noticably relaxes but it is very obvious that she still is not relaxed and is not comfortable with you hovering over her. With a quiet and tremulous voice she asks, "Why am I here?
As the invisible trio head downstairs, they notice quite a bit of activity in the lobby and the inn. In fact they see several of the young boys scrubbing at rust colored stains on the walls, floor, and door behind the desk, leading to the back rooms. They over hear parts of a conversation between the boys.
"... didn't show up at home and hasn't been back to work."
"I bet she saw something."
"Nah, I bet that she elf killed someone and then ran."
Ah shut yer mouth, Lorna wouldn't hurt nuthin er nobody."
Tericus d20=16 Thursday December 7th, 2000 9:11:20 AM
"Lorna my dear, you were walking down the hall and slipped on something. Bumped your head pretty good. Why dont you sit down for a bit and rest." Tericus says as he pulls out his healers bag and pulls out a soft stone from it. "Put this in your mouth, but dont chew it. It will make the pain in your head lessen."(mistakenly hit roll, stone is a magic stone of headache curing)
Nonam Thursday December 7th, 2000 9:34:07 AM
Nonam frowns that everyone decides to go downstairs, so he stays in the room. He questions the wisdom of lying to Lorna about what happened, but figures that Tericus is a priest and knows more about that kind of thing. So, he goes along, "Yes, when you were knocked unconcious it looked like you were having some sort of bad dream. Jus said his heart would be broken for 700 years if anything happened to you, so we brought you in here so Tericus could have a look. He's an excellent healer, and I imagine he's fixed you up enough that you'll be ready to go to that party this evening with Jus... hmm, do you have a dress? I figure that I need to get some clothes myself, or at least clean my robes. I could go out with you. I'd truthfully be obliged, I don't know Plateau City very well. To repay you for showing me around, I would be happy to buy a dress."
Gareth Thursday December 7th, 2000 10:23:15 AM
The warrior puzzles over why there was no apparent interest from Jus in the envelope or scrap - but understands as it occurs to him that he is shocked at the moment. He decides to stay in the room and open it up himself since it doesn't look like it's going to get done any other way. Realizing nobody has hiddne the daggars from Lorna, he picks them up while she is engaged with Tericus and Nonam and hides them. After which he looks at the envelope's contents. He stays well back of The elf and his friends in case there is a trap.
Teko Thursday December 7th, 2000 11:05:24 PM
Teko keeps listening to the conversation, hoping to piece events together. He moves out of the way of the stairs and makes sure that his Hat of Hiding is securely on his head.
Jus d20=6 Thursday December 7th, 2000 11:16:13 PM
Jus stands to the side and watches the boys. He takes his time examining the blood stains and furniture, hoping to find some indication of where the attack came from and how quick it was over.
"I wish I paid more attention to my brothers and their lessons," Jus thinks to himself as he begins to look for tracks. His concentration and determination make up for his poor skills as he examines anything that may be of interest (made tracking skill by 3).
Onrad Friday December 8th, 2000 1:41:05 PM
Onrad whispers back to Jus. "Yes, our "popularity" has started. But our hidden enemies made one mistake..."
He stops.
"They made me angry."
After hearing the conversation, Onrad does the logical. He look around the bar for suspicious folks, listening to snipets of conversaton. Then he ventures outside for a bit looking for anyone suspiciously watching the place. He works his way around to the area below the party's room and looks up that way as well checking to see if anyone is scoping the windows.
DM Kent d20=16 Friday December 8th, 2000 7:49:46 PM
(OOC the paper retrieved from Lorna's hand is nothing more than a scrap piece of an envelope with the partial word --INKWATER on it.)
With aconfused tilt to her head, Lorna shakes her head at Jus and says, "No I mean How did I get here? I remember wht appened earlier...." as she fades out she gets a very fearful look on her face. "Why would you try to tell me that I tripped when I was really brutally attacked?" Her breathing is getting very rapid and her eyes are showing that she is becoming rapidly hysterical.
As Teko listens to the boy's conversation he doesn't learn much of anything and soon the boys have gotten near to the end of what they can easily clean up. As they start to pack up, one of the boys stops and says, "Hey, Maybe she went home to see her family."
Jus is able to discover that the attack was two-fold and came from both in front of the desk and from the door behind the desk.
Onrad wanders through the bar and sees nothing or noone strange or out of order. But as he heads outside to check things out, he stops and realizes that NOONE, not one single soul, was showing any interest, or talking about what was obviously a very noticable and bloddy mess in the lobby.
As he exits the inn and looks around he sees nothing overtly out of place or strange. The only oddity seems to be the beggar boy that doesn't seem to have moved an inch from when they arrived at the inn. As he goes around to the rear of the inn however, he finds that the garden area is very accessible and the area below the groups windows is extremely disturbed.
Nonam Saturday December 9th, 2000 8:36:24 AM
Nonam answers Lorna, "Umm, well, I lied because Tericus did. He's a priest you know. I figured he knew how to handle such things best. The truth of the matter is, when we woke we found a paper that had a spider symbol on it. This was similar to what we had followed when we were recently in Menzoberranzan, so I traced it three times because that's what we did there to oppen secret doors. As soon as I finished, there was a loud crash, and you materialized in our room. There were two daggers in your body, and you were dead. These two daggers belonged to Onrad and Jus, but I assure you that they were up here the whole time. My only guess can be that someone stole them while we were sleeping. So, we felt responsible, that our knives were used to slay you, and Jus did say that his heart would break for 700 years if you died. Tericus healed up your wounds, and then I gave you a potion that returned you to life. When you awoke you screamed and passed out again. When you came to again, I suppose it seemed the best course to lie to you, so that you wouldn't fear anymore. The rest of our group is out right now trying to learn what happened. Gareth is over there trying to figure out what the scrap of paper that you had in your hand means." Nonam stops and tries to think if he left anything out. He decides he said it all and simply waits.
Teko d100=43 Saturday December 9th, 2000 6:52:27 PM
Teko moves quietly (easily making his Move Silently roll) back up the stairs, to listen to the conversation with Lorna.
Tericus Saturday December 9th, 2000 7:07:13 PM
shocked at what Noonan just said, Tericus just stands there, waiting to see what happens next
Jus d20=2 Sunday December 10th, 2000 5:03:15 AM
Jus examines the tracks he found, memorizing the size and shapes of the footprints and any unique markings they may have. He intends to check his and Teko's own shoes later, to see if they match what he finds -- it's not something he wants to find out is true, but he'd better make sure anyway.
After a moment's thought, he turns around and looks at the path he's just taken, seeing if he has left any bloody footprints coming down the stairs.
Gareth d20=5 Monday December 11th, 2000 9:06:20 AM
The warrior moves over toward Lorna in a very non-threatening way and speaks (CHA by 13). "My dear, we believe you were attacked because of our recent operations against the Drow. Why they chose to involve you remains a mystery. This seems a very weak attempt by them to get to us. If they were in our room while we slept they could have done much worse to us I think. You wrote this down but the first 2 letters are unreadable. Could you tell us what it says, and why? It might help us catch who did this.".
Onrad Monday December 11th, 2000 2:39:32 PM
Onrad looks for clues for a minute or two in the garden beneath the window to see if he can determine for sure whether this was the means that the intruders got his daggers.
Then he goes over to the boy. He looks to see if his chest is going in and out. He flicks a small pebble at him to see if he'll move...nothing offensive, just a harmless flick....there.
He then reenters the inn and looks for Jus a bit to whisper in his ear what he has found and to see what he has discovered.
Dm (Kent) Monday December 11th, 2000 8:45:06 PM
Lorna looks between Tericu and Nonan, not sure what to think and then merely shrugs. "Well I guess if you wanted me dead I wouldn't be talking with you now, but I did see the elf I was supposed to meet, Jus was his name I think, pull a dagger and jump the counter coming after me. And then his friend attacked me from behind as well. I remember his dagger plunging in to my chest and that's the last thing I remember."
As Gareth approaches, Lorna starts a bit and then relaxes again. As he asks about the envelope, her eyes widen a bit. Oh yeah I had forgotten about that. It was a message that I was about to send up to you when... Any way this elf, or at least I think he was an elf, he was all covered up as if he was hiding...really strange now that I think of it, I mean no rain, not cold. Really strange he was. Hmm, Now where was I? Oh yes, This strange elf, came in and handed me this letter and said, in a very soft but very powerful voice, Make sure this gets to The Three. It is important. He handed the envelope to me and left. I had just looked down at the envelope when I heard another noise. I thought he had come back to add something. So I looked up and there was Jus. I was just reaching out to hand him the envelope when he... well you know. as for what was written on the outside of the envelope. I think It only had your Group name on it and I think maybe the city from which it was sent. I think maybe the city was Brinkwater.
Onrad can't really tell if their rooms were entered from this vantage point or not, but there has definately been a lot of traffic underneath them, on the ground. There don't however appear to be any climbing marks on the wall.
The Boy is definately breathing and when the pebble is kicked at him, the boy says, Yeah, that's about what I expect from the gentry. Too far above us street kids. Not even good enough to talk to are we? Well that's fine by me, for we both know who really is free.
Nonam Tuesday December 12th, 2000 8:26:50 AM
Nonam sighs, "It appears that her attacker took the contents of this envelope that was meant for us. I suppose we will have to go to Brinkwater to get to the bottom of things."
Nonam stands and asks Lorna, "Do you need anything, milady? A glass of water? An escort to some other place that you feel more comfortable?"
While he waits for an answer, the wizard moves over to Gareth and whispers in his ear, "When Jus and the others return we should search them for this letter. I don't believe they did it willingly, but people can be possessed. You remember what happened to Onrad."
Gareth Tuesday December 12th, 2000 10:37:00 AM
When Lorna finishes speaking, he says "I'm sorry to be asking you more questions, but I think it important for us to know what we can so we can avenge this attack on you. Did you happen to see the color of the elf's skin who handed you the envelope? And was there anyone else in the area when this attack happened. They may be dead too if so. But if they are alive, then maybe we could get more info. And one last things, we are at your disposal, M'Lady. Please name anything you need - as my friend here has stated - and you shall have it.". When Nonam whispers his message, the warrior takes a deep breath and sighs. "Sounds like a good idea, Nonam. We'll do it immediately upon their return.". He turns his attention back to the lady.
Tericus Tuesday December 12th, 2000 11:00:33 AM
"Im sorry about deciving you earlier." Tericus says. its obvious hes ashamed at what he did, and he dolts around Lorna, examining every nick and scratch she has
Onrad (visible) Tuesday December 12th, 2000 1:46:54 PM
Onrad is totally taken aback by the brazenness of the street youth. His mouth hangs open for a moment and then he laughs.
"I thought you were dead. I was checking to be sure." He pauses considering the boys words.
"You, boy, are exactly right. You are free and I'm overwhelmed with responsibility. Plus you're pretty alert to observe all that since I"m invisible."
Onrad releases his invisilibity.
Onrad watches his face carefully to see if he reveals seeing it before...like when someone looking like him might have passed this way earlier.
Onrad sits, not invading the kid's space, but sits. He sags against the wall and closes his eyes.
"I envy you everything except your empty stomach and the hard ground."
Jus d20=10 Wednesday December 13th, 2000 12:11:01 AM
Jus remains crouched down on his knees, looking around at the patrons. He spends a moment on each face, memorizing those he can see. Call it intuition, but Jus half expects that the true murderers are here.
Satisfied he's done all he can in this room, Jus begins to look for a quiet way into the back room. He quickly realizes, however, that he probably shouldn't be down here at all. If Lorna thought she saw him attack her, someone else could claim the same.
Quietly retracing his steps, Jus makes his way back upstairs to his room. He takes this opportunity to use his skills again and search his room for any signs of an unwelcomed entry (volunteer skill check rolled).
Teko (Invisible) Wednesday December 13th, 2000 3:04:05 PM
Assuming that Teko returned to the room soon enough to hear what is going on he waits for a chance to let one of the other party members know that he is there without being overheard by Lorna.
DM (kent) d20=18 Wednesday December 13th, 2000 7:06:26 PM
Lorna listens to what the two are saying to her and thinks for a moment. Well I expect I am going to need someone to speak to the owner about my unexplained absence.
As for the color of the Elf's skin, I have to say that I really didn't notice anything unusual, but then he was pretty well covered up and never really even looked up as far as I can tell. Wait, there was something that was a bit peculiar. He said something else but it didn't make any sense to me. Before he said to give the envelope to you all, he mentioned something about a name. It sounded like he sneezed when he said it so I guess It didn't register. But it sounded a bit like, Hattchhume. I don't know, does it mean anything to you?
She thinks amoment about his next question and then shakes her head. No there was noone else in the area when the attack happened. I had sent all the boys on errands. There were, however, quite a few patrons in the bar, but you can't see the desk from in there.
Jus peruses the folk in the bar and is fairly sure he would recognize them again if necessary. His inspection of the exterior of their rooms turns up nothing unusual.
Brindle (DM Kent) Wednesday December 13th, 2000 7:40:21 PM
Even before Onrad becomes visible the boy seems to be looking right at him. So that's hows you be treat'n th' dead then? throw rocks at'm? Gargul not be happy w'that. An if'n yous don wanna be seed then you'n ought be standing where's you cast shadows. Geesh, you'n a mage an don know that?
As Onrad becomes visible, the boys eyes open wide and with a silent "OH" he then says, Yous not a mage. How'd you do that? I thouts only mages coud do that?
Well atual like me stomachs not all that empty. I eaten morning afore. As for the ground being hard, well it ain t'bad if'n yer used to't. Hey how's com you spek'n to me like? I ain no like thems inna "the dis'rict."
Tericus Thursday December 14th, 2000 6:28:21 AM
after hearing the elfs name, Tericus looks a Noonan, but doesnt say anything
Nonam Thursday December 14th, 2000 7:58:50 AM
Nonam moves over to Tericus and whispers the same message about Jus and the others to the cleric.
Gareth d20=1 Thursday December 14th, 2000 10:09:24 AM
Noticing Tericus' decision not to mention his name (Int), the warrior nods at the womans words. "Interesting. So this well covered elf wants us to join him in Brinkwater, eh. That should be interesting. We will be happy to speak to your owner regarding your absence. We can manufacture an excuse for you. Do you have a preferrence as to what it is? We want to make sure your reputation and position are intact from this encounter. Also, if you would like, I'm sure Jus would be honored if you were to still accompany him tonight to the party - and so would we.".
Jus Thursday December 14th, 2000 5:48:54 PM
Jus leans against the wall, noticing the old worn surface full of scratches and history. He's reminded of his home, so far away, and all that has happened since he left.
Casually scratching the back of his leg with his other foot, Jus waits outside the rooms for one of those inside to come get him -- hoping Lorna will accept the truth that he wasn't involved.
The wood of the hallway, the voices drifting up from downstairs, and his rare time alone give Jus a peace he hasn't felt in a long time. Closing his eyes, he relaxes and enjoyes the solitude.
Tericus Friday December 15th, 2000 6:38:18 AM
nods back at Noonan.
Nonam Friday December 15th, 2000 9:28:01 AM
Nonam corrects Gareth, "The Inn's owner. Not her owner. That's much different."
Onrad Friday December 15th, 2000 2:39:26 PM
"Hmm...I've never shown a shadow before. I wonder what's wrong? I'll have to get that checked out. Thanks."
He sits down by the kid, but not too close.
"The district huh? Which do you mean? The arrogant adventurers of Adveturer's Square or the Snobby rich of Gold Quarter? I hates 'em both."
He pauses pulling out a piece of bread and some butter and taking a bite.
"And to be honest, I'm afraid I'm becoming that first type. I became an adventurer to have unlimited freedom. To escape my father and 4 bullying brothers. Now, though, it seems that all adventuring has turned out to be is a different kind of responsibility."
He tears the bread and offers the boy some.
"I have to go to a party tonight at the Mayor's place. We have to dress up in all sorts of frilly stuff that makes us look like girls. I hates it. Perhaps I can use my invisibility to sneak out early. Hmm..."
He offers the kid some butter.
"Well I guess you saw me looking around. I saw some tracks over under our rented room in the garden. Seems someone was casing us or used it to get up into our rooms while we were sleeping. Someone came in supposedly magically looking like me and hurt one of the waitresses. Did you see anything? Would help me out if you did."
He watches the lad's face hard, but pretends to be self-absorbed.
Teko (Invisible) Sunday December 17th, 2000 7:21:29 PM
When Teko sees Jus waiting outside the room, he, too, waits outside and whispers to Jus, "It's me, Teko. I found out nothing downstairs. I'm not sure when it will be best to make myself visible again. I'll play it by ear." And he listens quietly to the conversation with Lorna.
DM Kent Monday December 18th, 2000 8:05:31 PM
(ooc, Hey guys, I just realized that my friday nite post didn't go thru, I'm terribly sorry about that, I guess I will have to start checking,)
Dm Kent ( interrogations) d20=1 Monday December 18th, 2000 9:08:28 PM
Looking between Tericus, Nonan, and Gareth and noticing the look, Lorna raises an eyebrow and at Gareth's question, shrugs and then says, "Well I guess you could tell him, you had me running and errand for you.
At the mention of the party, she looks a bit askance and with a shake of her head answers, "Well I don't know about that. After, all, that ruckus . what she was about to say, fades out. And besides I would have nothing to wear at such a fancy affair.
Teko and Jus hear and then see several boys coming up the stairs carrying packages.
At this time there is a knock on the door.
Brindle listens to Onrad and answers as he goes along. "Well I've always 'een able to see majiks been dun er been used. Tis a talen I gots. t's why ahm so goods at my job. Four brothers? T'aint nuttin, I got 6 sisters all oler'n me. Talk about a dwarf's boil.
As Onrand asks about seeing anything in the back the boy shakes his head and gives a succinct "nope ain' seen nuttin don go back there ain no profit init."
As Onrad asks about anything odd or out of the ordinary out front, where he has been sitting, Onrad, because he is looking for it, notices a distinct change in the boy's tenseness and when he speaks there is a tightness in his voice that wasn't there a moment ago.
Taking a quick nervous and almost unnoticeable glace over his shoulder, Brindle shakes his head and very firmly states, "I ain't seen nuttin all night since you all came in and then you and the others went back in." "Aint been no funny elves or nuttin." "An besides iffen I had see sump'm an I was to talk to you, My life be not worth usd sewr papr. They'd be back t'kill me too."
Onrad Monday December 18th, 2000 10:44:34 PM
Onrad makes no move as he says this. No threatening looks, etc. In fact he looks away as he says it.
He whispers, "Son you just gave yourself away. The tightness in your voice... Funny elves? I didn't ask about that. They'd kill you? Who? Don't worry, I ain't gonna hurt you. I'll help you. Come inside. We'll hear what you got to say and plan how to keep you and your family out of trouble over it. You have my word. You must trust me."
Then Onrad says, "They still inside? I can deal with that too. Just talk to me...but not here. Up in our room where our mages can secure the area."
"It's your choice young man. You can fall in with the good guys who are gonna win, or the bad guys who are gonna lose. Your choice."
Teko (Invisible) d100=98 Monday December 18th, 2000 11:32:36 PM
Teko steps quickly into the room, wishing to do so quietly. Unfortunately, he stumbles loudly in the doorway. "Sorry, Onrad," he whispers, "It's just me." Teko moves on inside the room and listens intently to every word being spoken.
Gareth Tuesday December 19th, 2000 10:51:55 AM
The warrior winces at his misuse of words but smiles as Lorna mentions the dress code. "I actually intended to say your employer, not your owner. That just came out wrong - sorry. On the issue of wardrobe, we can most certainly take care of that. In fact, I'm sure Jus would prefer to help you with that - if your still interested. We cannot promise a 'quiet' evening but we most certainly can keep you safe. There won't be anybody trying to kill you while your with us. That's simply up to you.". As the boys come up with the packages, the warrior gets his clothes and prepares to put them on.
Jus Tuesday December 19th, 2000 11:31:35 AM
Jus quietly walks in behind the errand boys. He stays by the door, watching quietly, trying to guage the situation.
When Lorna looks his way, Jus gives a shy smile and nods his head in greeting.
"How are you feeling?", Jus carefully asks.
Nonam Tuesday December 19th, 2000 3:09:54 PM
Seeing the situation under control for the moment, Nonam moves to a corner and plops his nose in his spell book.
Tericus Tuesday December 19th, 2000 3:48:53 PM
taking a hint from Noonan, Tericus goes to a quiet corner and begins to chat softly, praying to his goddess
Brindle d20=6 d20=11 Tuesday December 19th, 2000 5:12:23 PM
With a look like he is dealing with the daft, Brindle shakes his head and says, "I know you didn't ask me those thins, But I was try'n not to tip off the one watchen us know tha' I was tell'n you sumfin, while tell'n you that I did know sumfin." "Geesh, Just how you be manag'n to stay 'live as long as you ben? As fer who, I thin yer bout to fin out. Fac'is, I'd be say'n he's bout 8 ft behin you and clos'n fas."
Just as he says this Onrad catches a movement in the corner of his eye as a black figure suddenly appears and a sword misses Onrad by a scant hair.
Lorna Tuesday December 19th, 2000 5:17:50 PM
As the door opens and the parade of adventurers and boys with parcels enters, Lorna starts momentarily and as Jus speaks she looks a bit nervous. With a shaky smile she says, I think I'm doing a bit better than I was a little while ago any way." As for tonite I believe I would enjoy a pleasant evening after todays excitement, although as I was just telling your friends, I really don't have anything to wear."
Onrad d20=6 Tuesday December 19th, 2000 9:40:22 PM
"Boy run inside to room 1 now for help. Go!"
He grabs the boy and pulls him to his feet, as Onrad himself does the same. He propels the lad towards the door. Onrad then spins on his opponent, his action spent helping the lad.
"Who is so cowardly as to attack me by surprise! Identify yourself!"
Onrad's face is set in stone.
Tumbling to disengage, (see dexterity master--rolled 6 needed 17), he uses his movement to move 60', half his move, retreating backwards toward the garden and even within it if possible developing his options as he goes.
Then he draws two daggers, studying his enemy for a moment.
Teko (Invisible) Tuesday December 19th, 2000 10:03:38 PM
Teko reluctantly holds off on his spellbook for the moment. He simply watches and waits.
Tericus Wednesday December 20th, 2000 7:18:33 AM
chanting away...
Nonam Wednesday December 20th, 2000 9:55:14 AM
Oblivious to the commotion outside, Nonam looks momentarily looks up from his book, "Like Gareth and I have both said milady, we will be happy to take you out to find something... or send you out on your own if you prefer. We will be happy to pay." Then Nonam returns to his studies, trusting Gareth to handle the rest.
Gareth Wednesday December 20th, 2000 12:17:16 PM
The warrior nods to Lorna as Nonam speaks and walks back over near her as he unwraps his package. "I'm sure Jus wishes to speak to you. I will be glad to stay here or to leave as you please. I will speak to the inn owner and will make sure you are properly attired for tonight. It will be our treat completely.". The warrior makes no move to leave unless asked to.
Jus Wednesday December 20th, 2000 4:19:21 PM
"I know just the people to help," Jus tells Lorna with a smile. Stopping one of the boys before they leave, Jus asks them to visit the halflings once again. "Tell them we have a most beautiful female that will honor us with her company at a party tonight, and that I would like her to have an outfit fitting for her beauty." He stresses that he would like it tailored and made just for her -- and to let us know where to escort the lady for her fittings.
After the boys leave, and after another shy smile towards Lorna, Jus walks over to Gareth to talk quietly -- but loud enough for Lorna to hear, if she so chooses. "I would like to escort Lorna somewhere a bit away from here until we find the culprits. I would trust the halflings to see to her protection until tonight, if everyone is amenable to the walk. We could also request the mayor's help, or go to a suitably secure inn. Thoughts?"
Gareth Wednesday December 20th, 2000 4:22:34 PM
The warrior nods to Jus. "I think that would be a good idea. I'll be glad to go with you when you're ready. I wonder what is taking the others so long to return?".
Lorna Wednesday December 20th, 2000 6:06:33 PM
Still a bit nervous of Jus she takes an involuntary step backwards as he steps forward. Catching herself as she does so, she gives Jus an apologetic smile and steps back forward. Then as he takes control of the clothing situation she seems to relax a bit more.
The boy chosen rushes off and almost runs over a begger lad as he exits the inn. Several moments later there is some very frantic and loud knocking on the room door.
Brindle Wednesday December 20th, 2000 6:13:58 PM
At Onrad's urging the lad runs helter skelter to the inn's door and is almost run over by one of the inn's lads charging out on an errand.
Onrad gets up, draws his daggers, and retreats in to the gardens quickly followed by his cloaked and cowled opponent.
Onrad can't see his opponents head or face at all due to the cowled cloak his opponent is wearing and gets no response from his question except for a hollow laugh. He is able to see that his opponet is now sporting 2 rapiers, is wearing leather armor and is slowly advancing on the now waiting Onrad.
Teko (Invisible) Wednesday December 20th, 2000 8:13:09 PM
"I'm here Gareth. I thought it expedient for the lady's sake to remain invis-..." Teko is cut short by the knocking at the door.
Onrad d20=5 d20=20 Thursday December 21st, 2000 2:21:28 AM
Onrad, spins suddenly and throws his two daggers at the window of the room where the rest of the party is. (He had spotted it earlier, remember?) The first one misses horribly. The second one, however, finds it's mark breaking the window.
Onrad, continues to back another 60' or until he's just below the broken window. He now draws his two swords.
"Oh, are we all mysterious then?" Onrad says in a mocking voice.
"I have a hood in my pack somewhere. Shall I put it on too so we can both be mysterious?"
Onrad waits ready.
Gareth Thursday December 21st, 2000 7:51:15 AM
Hearing the commotion at the door, seeing Onrad's daggar come through the window, and then hearing Onrad taunting his opponent, the warrior grabs his sword and barrels down the stairs to help his firend. He goes invisible as he hits the front door (how many rounds to get outside?).
Tericus Thursday December 21st, 2000 9:12:01 AM
moving to the window that was just broken, Tericus looks outside and sees Onrad in his battle stance. "Whats wrong?" he yells to Onrad as he prepares a spell to cast
Nonam 5d4(4+4+1+4+4)+5=22 Thursday December 21st, 2000 9:48:17 AM
The words of a spell already on his lips, Nonam moves to the window. If he sees Onrad's attacker, Nonam shoots his Magic Missiles at the attacker (22pts). If not, he stops the casting and drops to the ground from out of the window.
Dm (kent) Twins Friday December 22nd, 2000 9:34:56 AM
As Onrad's dagger flies through the window and he turns back toward his opponent, hooded one drops his cloak in between the two combatants and in a very familiar voice says, " I believe you know me very well. In fact you probably know me, as well as I know myself. (Onrad roll surprise as you seem to be fcing yourself)
Gareth turns and bolts for the door, stairs, outside and into the garden and as soon as he hits the door runs into and over a young scruffy looking beggar boy, sending him flying against the opposite wall in a heap.
(31/2 rounds normal, 2 rounds full bolt. Of course you run the risk of running into more human obstacles)
Tericus and Nonan run to the window and look down to see what the problem is and see Onrad facing Onrad, both circling each other and both holding twin rapiers at the ready.
Lorna looks out the window and quickly places a hand over her mouth. "Oh my, which is your friend?"
Gareth d20=2 Friday December 22nd, 2000 10:52:20 AM
The warrior calls over his shoulder "Sorry, son. It's an emergency.". He also yells back "Make sure the boy is OK!". As he bolts down the stairs he yells a warning to anyone who might hear hoping to avoid any more 'heaps' (full bolt). He watches as he goes and tries to go around or jump over anyone else (Dex by 13).
Nonam d20=2 Friday December 22nd, 2000 2:33:50 PM
Nonam leans out the window and stares in confusion. Knowing little else to do, he studies the two Onrads to see if he can tell a difference. (Int by 16)
Jus (7 Stoneskins) d20=15 d20=12 Friday December 22nd, 2000 6:31:35 PM
Jus pulls out a wand and fires it down into the Onrad and Onrad pair. A 6" thick Wall of Ice forms between the two, with its top below the window's level. Hoping to keep them cut off from each other, Jus tries to orient the wall accross the entire garden (10'x60', 20'x30', etc).
Hopefully, this will give Gareth some extra time to get down there -- and time for them to figure out which Onrad is which.
Jus calmly but quickly moves to Lorna, talking to the others while he goes. "Anyone have some way to test for magic resistance? Or maybe a dispel magic? Be on the lookout for another Jus." Turning to Lorna, he asks, "Might I have a lady's colorful favor that I could tie to my sholder -- so my friends will know which is the real Jus."
Tericus Saturday December 23rd, 2000 9:03:53 AM
"Onrad?" Tericus says in confusion. then, as Noonan and Jus have crowded the window, Tericus moves back away from it a bit and moves near Lorna. "We better wait here for a bit until they figure out who is who." he tells her. and to make sure no one enters the room and surprises us, he thinks to himself
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